Will La Casa Del Zorro Return?

La Casa Del Zorro in Borrego Springs is a distant memory, but locals continue to remember it fondly.  The hotel's early-California feel and lush grounds made it a gem in our small desert town.  

Known as La Casa del Zorro until December 2007, GH Capital bought it from The Copley Press, Inc. and renamed it Borrego Springs Ranch. The resort unfortunately closed in January 2010, putting 70 people out of work.

Rumor around town is that the property is now in escrow (Dec 2012).  Keep your fingers crossed!

THE ORIGINAL POOL

Butterfield Room. La Casa del Zorro's formal (jacket required) dining room featured historic desert paintings and a sophisticated seasonal menu.

 


KIT FOX SALAD!

La Casa Del Zorro Famous Black Bean Soup Recipe:

For Soup:
4 cups black beans

1 gallon water

1 ham hock

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, diced

2 tablespoons oil

1 tablespoon cumin powder

1 tablespoon oregano

1 teaspoon chili powder

Seasoning salt to taste

For Garnish:
8 ounces sour cream

1 bunch chives, chopped

Dry sherry, optional

Wash, sort and soak beans overnight.  Drain. Boil beans in 1 gallon water with ham hock until beans are tender, about 2 hours.

In medium pan, saute the onion and celery in the oil, then add cumin powder, oregano, chili powder and seasoning salt.
Add mixture to beans.

Take out ham hock. remove meat from bone, dice and return to soup.

Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream, fresh chives and 2 tablespoons dry sherry if desired.